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# Short Term Accommodation
On September 6, 2023 Council passed a resolution to introduce 'Short-Term Accommodation' to the Township Zoning By-law (2003-50). In accordance with the Zoning By-law, Short-Term Accommodations are only permitted on lots zoned Rural or Agricultural.
Key features of Short-Term Accommodations:
* Must be zoned Agricultural (A) or Rural (RL) only
* Maximum of four (4) bedrooms for rent
* Rentals of no more than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days
* Property owner(s) must be present on the property during operation as a Short-Term Accommodation.
As such, Short-Term Accommodations **(including AirBnB rentals)** are NOT permitted in areas zoned Residential.
Prior to advertising your Short-Term Accommodation, you are encouraged to contact the Planning Department at 705-424-9917 ext. 130 or [email protected] to find out if a Short-Term Accommodation is a permitted use on your property.
**Township of Essa**
5786 Simcoe County
Road 21, Utopia, ON
L0M 1T0
Phone: 705-424-9770
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302